The Concept to Company innovation contests are ongoing startup contests held throughout the state. These contest encourage and support Utah entrepreneurs and hep turn their early-stage innovations into growing companies.

LIFT Outdoor Rec Accelerator is Utah’s first accelerator program dedicated to the innovation and growth of the outdoor rec industry. Throughout this 8 week program, participants get access to capital, mentoring, and other resources to accelerate their outdoor rec startup.

Grow Utah Challenge Events are startup contests where entrepreneurs solve industry needs. Think of it as a “switch pitch” where industry players discuss problems they are facing and encourage entrepreneurs to solve them.